Fall Bike Sale

We’ve got bikes for sale!

Weather permitting we will host our Fall Bike Sale on Sunday, Sept. 10 from 1-4 p.m. at 1301 A Lincoln St. Browse used bikes refurbished by the New Standard Cycles crew for an affordable price!

Looking to build up your perfect bike? We may have the perfect part or frame to complete that build that’s been sitting in your garage.

All proceeds from the sale go to our New Standard Cycles program, which works with service agencies and nonprofits to provide bikes for those in need of reliable transportation.

Email info@bikewalksavannah.org with any questions about the sale. Cash, card, Paypal and Venmo will be accepted.

Indi 200 Road Bike – AS-IS for a 45-45″ child. Make an offer!

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Holiday Bike Drive drop off at Wilmington Island Farmers Market rescheduled to Dec. 8

UPDATE: Due to rain the the bike drop off has been postponed until Dec. 8. If you would like to drop off a bike for the Holiday Bike Drive before then, you can take it to Quality Bike Shop during business hours our bring it to the Bike Walk Savannah office (1301 Lincoln St.) on Thursdays from 7-9:30 p.m., Sundays from 2-4:30 p.m. or by appointment by contacting Henry Rocha.

MEDIA RELEASE

Savannah, Ga. (Nov. 27, 2018) – The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market will partner with the Savannah Bicycle Campaign to collect gently used bicycles for the 2018 Holiday Bike Drive. Bicycle donations will be accepted on Saturday, December 1 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the entrance to the market, which takes place at 170 Whitemarsh Island Road on the grounds of Islands High School.

Bicycles can also be dropped off at Quality Bike Shop, located at 1127 East Montgomery Crossroads, during business hours and the Savannah Bicycle Campaign headquarters, located at 1301 Lincoln Street, on Thursdays from 7- 9:30 p.m. and Sundays from 2 – 4:30 p.m.

“We have a limited amount of time to refurbish bikes, so badly damaged bikes cannot be accepted,” Executive Director of Savannah Bicycle Campaign John Bennett explains. “We can handle a little bit of dust but not lots of rust.”

In keeping with the mission of the Savannah Bicycle Campaign’s New Standard Cycles program, each of the donated bicycles will be thoroughly restored by volunteers before they are presented to deserving children on December 16 as both a Christmas gift and healthy mode of transportation.

The recipients will be hand-selected by Blessings in a Book Bag, Inc. — a nonprofit that provides impoverished school children with weekend meals and supplemental academic resources. Children will also receive a complimentary bike helmet from the Heads in Helmets campaign of the Justice for Children Foundation — a nonprofit foundation founded by Savannah attorney Howard Spiva.

Last year, the Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market collected nearly 40 children’s bicycles for the Holiday Bike Drive and hopes to surpass that amount this year with donations from Wilmington and Whitemarsh Island residents.

“Through partnerships with other local nonprofit organizations, the market can truly bring our community together through giving, so we hope to see dozens of bicycles coming into the market on Saturday,” Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market Founder and Event Coordinator Debby McIncrow says.

The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market will showcase a wide variety of regional food and artisan vendors and offer family-friendly activities and live entertainment from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Big Bon Pizza will serve their delicious wood-fired pizzas from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Children can enjoy free pony rides and spend time with Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and their elves. Steel the Show’s Melvin Dean will perform and the Gretchen Greene School of Dance company dancers will thoroughly entertain guests as they bring to life classic holiday songs. The market is free and open to the public.

For questions about the 2018 Holiday Bike Drive, please email bikes@bicyclecampaign.org. Photos of bicycles being considered for donation can be evaluated via email, and owners will be notified if their bicycles can be refurbished and given to a deserving child this Christmas.

To see a detailed event schedule, please visit wifarmersmarket.org.

NOTE TO MEDIA:

Media may contact Lauren Ashley at 912.663.3790 or laureneashley16@gmail.com for additional event information and post-event photo/video requests. Executive Director of Savannah Bicycle Campaign John Bennett will be available for interviews at the market throughout the day’s donation drive.

ABOUT THE WILMINGTON ISLAND FARMERS’ MARKET:

The Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market (WIFM) is a nonprofit organization that provides Wilmington Island and adjacent islands’ residents with locally grown produce, baked goods, natural skincare solutions and a variety of artisan creations. Since its establishment in 2012, the WIFM has grown and impacted the community through partnerships with local businesses and other nonprofit organizations. WIFM is a beloved seasonal favorite for the wholesome fun it offers against the backdrop of the beautiful Whitemarsh and Wilmington Islands. For more information, visit wifarmersmarket.org.

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Society of Important Cycling Knowledge: Cables and Housing

Explore the esoteric world of cables and housing with the Society of Important Cycling Knowledge. Learn how cables are used in braking and shifting, how to identify worn or damaged cables, and how to replace cables when necessary. This S.I.C.K. session is free and all participants receive a free bike light set.

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Children’s bicycles needed for annual Holiday Bike Drive 2017

Our New Standard Cycles program is seeking donations of children’s bikes for our annual Holiday Bike Drive in conjunction with Blessings in a Book Bag. After volunteers recondition the bicycles, they will be given to deserving children selected by Blessings in a Bookbag on Dec. 16. Here’s coverage of last year’s event from Fox 28: Savannah Bicycle Campaign gives 53 children bikes this Christmas.

Bikes can be dropped off at 1301 Lincoln St on the following days and times:

Thursdays from 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
Sundays from 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Other times by appointment.

Bikes can also be dropped off at the Wilmington Island Farmers Market on Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Please note that badly damaged or rusted bikes cannot be accepted.

For more information or to schedule a donation, email New Standard Cycles Program Manager Henry Rocha at bikes@bicyclecampaign.org. If you’d like to help refurbish the bikes, sign up here.

We are grateful to the Spiva Law Group for providing helmets to go along with the bike and to Junk Luggers of the Coastal Empire for donating and transporting bikes.

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Need a dependable used bike at a good price? Want to help a good cause? Come see us at the March 26 Savannah Bazaar!

On Saturday, March 26, we are selling used, but fully reconditioned bicycles at the Savannah Bazaar, from 3-8 p.m. at 101 N. Fahm St.

Bikes are sold on a first come, first served basis, so if you see one you like in the gallery below, make sure to get there early. If you join the Savannah Bicycle Campaign at the time of your purchase, you’ll receive $50 off your bike. Proceeds from sales benefit our New Standard Cycles program, which provides affordable, dependable transportation to deserving people in our community. For more information about our bike sale, email us!

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We’re Hiring: Now accepting applications for New Standard Cycles program manager

New Stanard Cycles We are looking for a new part-time (20 hours per week) program manager for New Standard Cycles. The successful candidate will have the unique blend of skills necessary to continue the success of this program, which provides safe, dependable and affordable transportation to deserving people in our community.

The program manager is a competent bicycle mechanic and must be able to share and teach bicycle repair skills to others.
The program manager is able to recruit, train, supervise, motivate and retain volunteers of all backgrounds and abilities.
The program manager will continue beneficial relationships with our nonprofit partners and establish new ones.
The program manager will create and maintain an environment in which volunteers, program partners and bicycle recipients feel welcome, valued and comfortable.

Is this you? if so, NSC Manager Position Description 2016, then email a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three professional references to info@bicyclecampaign.org

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Jan. 30 bike sale benefits our New Standard Cycles program

Are you in the market for a new-to-you ride? On Saturday, Jan. 30, we are selling used, but fully reconditioned bicycles at the Savannah Bazaar, from 3-8 p.m. at 101 N. Fahm St.

Bikes are sold on a first come, first served basis, so if you see one you like in the gallery below, make sure to get there early. If you join the Savannah Bicycle Campaign at the time of your purchase, you’ll receive $50 off your bike. Proceeds from sales benefit our New Standard Cycles program, which provides affordable, dependable transportation to deserving people in our community. For more information about our bike sale, email Jen Colestock.

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Holiday Bike Drive will spread cheer to kids again this year

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Our New Standard Cycles volunteers are hard at work refurbishing donated bikes for our second annual Holiday Bike Drive. The bikes will go to families that cannot afford bikes on their own, through our partner Blessings in a Bookbag. Last year we were able to provide dozens of bikes to deserving kids, who would not have received bicycles otherwise. We also provide helmets to go along with the bikes.

If you are interested donating a bike, please contact jen@bicyclecampaign.org to schedule a drop-off. Please do not leave bikes unattended at our office. If you’d like to help get the bikes ready (no previous mechanical experience necessary) sign up for a volunteer shift today!

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Bring your reusable bags to Lucky’s Market and help New Standard Cycles

Lucky’s Market Savannah has chosen SBC as one of its Bags for Change program. When shoppers bring in reusable bags, they receive wooden dimes to give to the organization of their choice. Lucky’s doubles the amount that has been raised at the end of the quarter.

We will used funds raised to buy locks, lights and helmets for recipients of bikes reconditioned by our New Standard Cycles program. Our friends at Blessings in a Bookbag, with whom we partner for New Standard’s annual Holiday Kids Bikes Drive, is also a Bags of Change partner, so bring plenty of bags and support both!

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Fall Bike Sale scheduled for Sept. 26

We are hosting our Fall Bike Sale on Saturday, Sept. 26 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 1301 Lincoln Street (corner of Lincoln and Henry streets) A variety of bikes, including vintage and unusual specimens, will be available for purchase at reasonable prices. All have been professionally reconditioned and are ready to ride. This is your chance to pick up some cool wheels and support our New Standard Cycles program, which provides safe, dependable transportation to people in need. For more information, email Jen Colestock. Photos show some of the bikes available for purchase.